You may have a brief (acute) bout of diverticulitis that goes away with home treatment such as increasing fiber in your diet. However, in some cases the condition occurs off and on (intermittently) over the long term (chronic). read more
Diverticulitis occurs when pouches in the wall of your colon become infected or inflamed. Age is a key risk factor, as it is more common to find diverticulitis in older adults. read more
Learn about diverticulitis (diverticular disease, diverticulosis) symptoms like abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Causes, diet (foods to avoid), complications, diagnosis, and treatment information also is provided. read more